1 Chronicles 5:11
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 5:11 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 5:11 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the children of Gad dwelt over against them, in the land of Bashan unto Salchah:" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 5:11 — KJV
“And the children of Gad dwelt over against them, in the land of Bashan unto Salchah:”
— 1 Chronicles 5:11 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 5:11 in Context — About the Book of 1 Chronicles
1 Chronicles retells David's story for a generation returning from exile, anchoring their identity in genealogy, worship, and covenant. Its highlights are musical and devotional: David appoints singers, organizes temple worship, and prays one of Scripture's greatest thanksgiving prayers — including the famous prayer of Jabez.
Cross-References for 1 Chronicles 5:11
“On this side Jordan, in the valley over against Bethpeor, in the land of Sihon king of the Amorites, who dwelt at Heshbon, whom Moses and the children of Israel smote, after they were come forth out of Egypt:”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 5:11: children, dwelt, over
“And the children of Israel heard say, Behold, the children of Reuben and the children of Gad and the half tribe of Manasseh have built an altar over against the land of Canaan, in the borders of Jordan, at the passage of the children of Israel.”
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“And the thing pleased the children of Israel; and the children of Israel blessed God, and did not intend to go up against them in battle, to destroy the land wherein the children of Reuben and Gad dwelt.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 5:11: children, gad, dwelt
“He sent messengers therefore unto Balaam the son of Beor to Pethor, which is by the river of the land of the children of his people, to call him, saying, Behold, there is a people come out from Egypt: behold, they cover the face of the earth, and they abide over against me: face: Heb. eye”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 5:11: children, over, against
“And Moses said unto them, If the children of Gad and the children of Reuben will pass with you over Jordan, every man armed to battle, before the LORD, and the land shall be subdued before you; then ye shall give them the land of Gilead for a possession:”
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